A/B comparison · Speakers
Elac BS 73 vs Sonos Era 100
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 15, 2024
Elac BS 73 vs Sonos Era 100 in brief
- Spec rows: Elac BS 73 wins 1, Sonos Era 100 wins 0, 11 tied or not compared, of 12 rows.
- Our scores: Elac BS 73 8.6/10, Sonos Era 100 8.0/10.
- Elac BS 73 wins: bass response (8.8 vs 8), midrange clarity (8.5 vs 8), design (9 vs 7.8), value for money (9.5 vs 7.5).
- Sonos Era 100 wins: treble detail (8.5 vs 7.5).
- Tied: sound quality (8.3 each).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Elac BS 73 for bass response, midrange clarity, design and value for money. Pick the Sonos Era 100 if treble detail matters most.
Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014
Channel B · Powered Bookshelf · 2023
Rows won, of 12 compared Elac 1 · Sonos 0 · tied or not compared 11
Datasheet · Side by side
Spec by spec
Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.
Sound & drivers
Power, electrical, physical
A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.
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From our reviews
How it scored, paired
6 aspects, two channels
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
Elac BS 73
The Elac BS 73 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Elac Debut 3.0 DB63-BK.
Why this one: Current Debut bookshelf with a 6.5 inch woofer, closest size to the old BS73 woofer
Sonos Era 100
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